A super detailed travel guide to Lama Temple, a must-read for good luck!

As a popular holy place for prayer in Beijing, Lama Temple not only has a profound historical and cultural heritage, but also carries everyone's wishes for a better life. For those of you who are here for the first time, please save this guide! 📍 Address: No. 12, Lama Temple Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 🕙 Opening hours: 09:00 - 17:00 (ticket checking stops at 16:30), it is recommended to visit for 3 - 4 hours. 💰 Tickets: 25 yuan. You can make an appointment in advance on the WeChat official account of "Lama Lama Tourist and Believer Service". You can also buy tickets on site, but there may be queues during peak season. 🚗 Transportation: • Subway: Line 2, Line 5, Lama Temple Station, exit from Exit F or Exit G, and you will see Lama Temple. • Bus: There are many bus lines to Lama Temple Station, which is very convenient. 🌟 Tour route: 1. Zhaotai Gate: The first gate to enter the Lama Temple. There are stone lions guarding the gate, which is very majestic. Here you can adjust your state and prepare to embark on this sacred journey. 2. Yonghe Gate: After Zhaotai Gate is Yonghe Gate, which was the main gate in the old days. Inside the gate there are statues of the Four Heavenly Kings, each of them looks lifelike and has extraordinary aura. Don’t forget to take a photo here, it’s very photogenic. 3. Lama Temple: The three Buddhas of the past, present and future are enshrined in the palace. The Buddha Shakyamuni is in the middle, and the Buddha Dipamkara and the Buddha Maitreya are on the left and right respectively. The hall is filled with curling incense smoke, and the solemnity makes people feel awe. It is said that making a sincere wish here is very effective. 4. Yongyou Hall: The Buddha of Infinite Life is enshrined in the hall to bless you with peace and health. This is also a must-visit place for many people to pray. Remember to walk around the temple clockwise to pray. 5. Falun Hall: It has a unique architectural style. Inside the hall there is a huge bronze statue of Master Tsongkhapa and a plaque inscribed by Emperor Qianlong himself. There are also a large number of Buddhist classics hidden here, and the cultural atmosphere is strong. 6. Wanfu Pavilion: The landmark building of Lama Temple, more than 30 meters high, enshrines an 18-meter-high sandalwood Maitreya Buddha, which is very stunning. When you look up at the Buddha statue, you will feel very small and your heart will become exceptionally peaceful. 💡 Prayer tips: 1. Lama Temple has free incense for you to collect. You can see the incense collection area as soon as you enter the door. Each person gets one bunch of incense, so you don’t need to bring your own. 2. The posture for burning incense should be correct. Hold the incense above your head with both hands and bow to all four directions to express your piety. 3. Be sincere when making a wish and state your wish clearly. It is said that the more specific it is, the easier it is to achieve. 4. Respect religious beliefs and temple rules, do not make loud noises, and do not touch Buddha statues and cultural relics at will. 🍜 Food recommendations: 1. Lama Temple vegetarian noodles: Located near Lama Temple, this vegetarian noodle shop is very famous for its delicious taste and rich soup. Many people come here to eat a bowl of noodles after praying. 2. Jingzhaoyin: A high-end vegetarian restaurant with an elegant environment and exquisite dishes, suitable for those who want to enjoy a good meal. Although the price is a little expensive, it is definitely worth it. 🎁 Shopping nearby: 1. Lama Temple Cultural and Creative Products: Various exquisite cultural and creative products, such as amulets, bracelets, bookmarks, etc., are very commemorative. You can buy some to give to your relatives and friends, or keep them for yourself as a souvenir. 2. Nearby shops: There are many specialty shops around Lama Temple, selling Buddhist beads, Buddha statues, incense, etc. Those who like shopping should not miss them. ✨The curling incense smoke from the Lama Temple holds the wishes of countless people. I came with a sincere heart and expressed my wishes, hoping that the gods would favor me and everything would be happy🙏 🌈The moment I stepped into the Lama Temple, the hustle and bustle of the world was isolated. There is only tranquility and peace here. Every time you bow down, it is an expectation for the future. May all your wishes come true and all your hopes come true💕 🙏Go to Lama Temple for a date with the gods, leave your worries outside the door, and bring good luck home. May the new year bring peace and joy, success, and all good things come as expected✨